Well, I really did it this morning. Told my wife she could leave me alone for a couple of hours and not worry. Went out on porch to wave good bye. After she was gone about 5 minutes, I went to go back in house, wasn't paying attention, and put one crutch on a slick spot and it went skidding, and I went down hard. Didn't fall off porch, landed at top of ramp. After laying there 5 minutes, I was able to roll over to side of porch, sit on edge, get my crutches and go back in house. I landed on my stump, but didn't do any damage, other than scraping hand and elbow. Not even a week since amputation, and I was really worried I would be back in hospital. Used more pain medication today than I have since day after surgery. I felt stupid and embarrassed when I told my wife. Learned a hard lesson about being over confident.

I've been on crutches many times and took just as many falls. Slipping on a wet spot can take you down real fast! I'm glad that you didn't get injured seriously. And I know that there's likely some really trying times but I really admire your positive attitude. Looking forward to reading about your next camping trip.

Well, I really did it this morning. Told my wife she could leave me alone for a couple of hours and not worry. Went out on porch to wave good bye. After she was gone about 5 minutes, I went to go back in house, wasn't paying attention, and put one crutch on a slick spot and it went skidding, and I went down hard. Didn't fall off porch, landed at top of ramp. After laying there 5 minutes, I was able to roll over to side of porch, sit on edge, get my crutches and go back in house. I landed on my stump, but didn't do any damage, other than scraping hand and elbow. Not even a week since amputation, and I was really worried I would be back in hospital. Used more pain medication today than I have since day after surgery. I felt stupid and embarrassed when I told my wife. Learned a hard lesson about being over confident.

Glad to hear you are OK. I see you are from New Philly. I was raised there until the ripe old age of 13. My older brother lives in Strasburg.

harderd- I moved to New Philly over 20 years ago after living in the big city of Canton, bought a house just north of Tuscarawas. I was raised in Brilliant, Ohio just south of Steubenville, Ohio. Don't know why I stayed in a big city for so long.
To everyone- thanks for your support!!!!! I am looking forward to another camping trip, soon as I can find someone to drive the MH. For now, doctor and especially DW won't let me drive. That sucks.

harderd- I moved to New Philly over 20 years ago after living in the big city of Canton, bought a house just north of Tuscarawas. I was raised in Brilliant, Ohio just south of Steubenville, Ohio. Don't know why I stayed in a big city for so long.
To everyone- thanks for your support!!!!! I am looking forward to another camping trip, soon as I can find someone to drive the MH. For now, doctor and especially DW won't let me drive. That sucks.

It is a small world. My dad worked for Timken and he was transfered to SC when I was 13. I went to work for Timken at 19 and retired 5 monthe ago with 37.7 years. I made frequent trips to the NP plant.